Zikr counter
A free zikr counter you can open in one tap. Same tool whether you spell it zikr, dhikr, tasbeeh, or tasbih.
Zikr, dhikr, or thikr?
All three point to the same Arabic word ذكر, which means "remembrance". South Asian communities usually spell it zikr. Academic and Middle Eastern usage prefers dhikr. Both are correct. Nothing about the practice changes with the spelling.
Full breakdown: Tasbeeh or tasbih. Same principle applies to zikr and dhikr.
What to count
The classical starting point is Tasbih Fatimah: SubhanAllah 33, Alhamdulillah 33, Allahu Akbar 34, after every prescribed prayer (Sahih Muslim 596). Beyond that, common counts are:
- 100 times a day SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih (Sahih al-Bukhari 6405)
- 100 times a day Astaghfirullah (Sahih Muslim 2702)
- 10 or 100 times La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lah in the morning
- Any number Allahumma salli `ala Muhammad throughout the day
Zikr counter vs beads vs fingers
The Prophet ﷺ counted on his fingers, and said his fingers would testify on the Day of Judgment (Sunan Abi Dawud 1502). Beads came later and were accepted by the majority of classical scholars. A digital counter is the same principle: a neutral tool that helps you focus on the words instead of the count.
Frequently asked questions
Is a digital zikr counter allowed?
Yes. Broad scholarly consensus. The counter is a tool; the worship is the words you say and the state of your heart. Beads, fingers, and digital counters all count the same in the eyes of Allah.
Do I need wudu to do zikr?
No. Wudu is required for salah and for touching a physical mushaf, not for zikr. You can do zikr in any state of purity.
Can women do zikr on their period?
Yes. Verbal zikr, dua, and istighfar are fully permitted. Only ritual salah and reciting Quran with the intention of tilawah are paused.
Does the counter store my counts?
It saves your last session on your device only so you can pick up where you left off. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
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